bagging

American  

[bag-ing] / ˈbæg ɪŋ /

noun

1. woven material, as of hemp or jute, for bags.

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bagging British  

/ ˈbæɡɪŋ /

noun

1. coarse woven cloth; sacking

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Etymology

Origin of bagging

First recorded in 1725–35; bag + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Josh Tongue came into the attack on a hat-trick after bagging the last two Australia wickets on day one, but Weatherald whipped his full ball for three.

From Barron's

While she had been trying to hide them from her family, she had been bagging them up and sending them to Merseyside Police.

From BBC

Conversely the Welsh enjoyed a dream start to the second period, Rogers bagging his third try after smart play by Llewellyn and fellow centre Joe Hawkins.

From Barron's

"I mean, it's always the plan, isn't it? But it doesn't always happen that way," he said of his knack of bagging wickets in the first over.

From Barron's

He started the series as England captain, but after defeat in the first Test at Nottingham and the embarrassment of bagging a pair in a draw at Lord's, Botham resigned as skipper.

From Barron's